Are there other newbies on here?

[sbailey1 25]

Islandgal65 I am on Medicare and Medicaid. I am 41 but am on disability.

I can't believe they don't require a waiting period but they don't which I am so happy about.

[DaddyMarie 291]

I am also job California, 5'4 with 110 to loose!!

[shelly75 35]

Ha,ha,just figured out how to reply to one post only. Slowly starting to understand this site. Which shake are you starting? Since I haven't met any doctors yet, they haven't recommended anything to me. I ordered Chocolite Protein, which is what I will be starting tomorrow, but I doubt it is the same quality as doctors recommend.

Hi everyone, it's very interesting to read everyone's experience. Mine seems to be a little different, probably because I am in Canada. I think the longest anyone has been on the diet first is one month, most people do a liquid diet for 2 weeks first, I think. The sleep apnea thing is really bothering me, I hope I don't have it. I haven't been sleeping well for years, but I never thought that could be what I had. Sasha287, I definitely understand what you are going through. I'm having a hard time dieting too, I will try it again this week though. I bought some Protein shakes and will try to start replacing at least one meal a day with it to get used to it. I'll let you know how it goes.

I'm going to try to do the Protein Shakes starting next week too. Let's compare notes!

[shelly75 35]

I have the same problem. I will start again tomorrow, I guess trying to eat healthy until the surgery will be my resolution, but I really understand what you are going through. I lost 20 pounds doing Weight Watchers before they called me to give me an appointment and since then have gained most of it back. food is my way of dealing with stress I guess.

How are you ladies doing as far as losing weight pre-surgery? I must tell you, I'm not doing too good... I keep thinking, this is the last time I can have Pad Thai, this is the last time I'm going to have cake, etc... Is that common? I do want to try to start following a post-surgery diet so that I will be ahead of the game. The goal is to lose weight right? Not gain some before the surgery! :-)

[tiredmama 137]

Hi all! I am also struggling with the pre-sleeve overeating. I am trying to be gentle with myself and notice that deciding to be sleeved is stirring up a lot of strong emotions so turning to food for comfort is very natural for me. I know I will be better off in the long run if I start healthier habits now but there is also fear of change and of loss making it extra challenging for me. Best of luck to everyone and happy new year!

[paisleymac 0]

I also am new here and am hoping for the end Feb. for my surgery. I have been using thine to collect small utensils plates and those paper coffee cups with the sip hole. found a Protein Shake I like and so will continue researching about the sleeve.

[sbailey1 25]

Happy New Year everyone! How are you all doing? I hope everyone is well!

[Kris24 22]

Hello I'm new to this all. I have had all my tests done. I need to attend one more support group. I am scheduled for my endoscopy on Friday and will meet with the surgeon at the end of the month to discuss the date of surgery and what needs to be done! I hope to find some good supporters and help others as we go along through the process.

[theappreciator 0]

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